MEGACLAW shall use a robotic arm equipped with an end effector (EE) to capture a flat plate grapple point (GP) spinning on a motor at a constant rate, which simulates a solar panel on a 6U CubeSat ...

Then, I attempt to build a grappling hook—first with a cheap Amazon model, then moving to a DIY arm-mounted winch setup. After several failed prototypes and near injuries, I finally create a ...

It can also use the cable to climb a wall, sort of. The bot’s ability to fling a 3D printed hook on a tether is remarkable. Details are scarce, but it looks like the mechanism is spring-loaded ...